"After you complete the profession-change task, you will understand," Daniel waved his hand, turned away, and did not provide details. "Go, disciple. As a Dark Swordsman, you possess extraordinary talents and immense potential. Your future achievements will undoubtedly surpass mine."
"Farewell, mentor."
Watching Daniel return to the valley to recuperate, Jiang Han opened the character panel with an excited heart, examining the character growth panel:
[Dark Swordsman]
Introduction: The most powerful mysterious being among the undead, the Dark Swordsman is infamous in history for wreaking havoc. Legends speak of their bodies harboring incredibly sinister and evil power. They are known for being indifferent, ruthless, formidable, bloodthirsty, and possessing unparalleled potential.
Life: ★★★★★
Attack: ★★★★★★
Defense: ★★★★★
Speed: ★★★★★
Note: Growth stars indicate various improvements obtainable with level advancements. Each star represents the corresponding numerical increase per level.
Indifferent, ruthless, formidable, bloodthirsty, extraordinarily handsome...
Your descriptions are quite embarrassing; you've made me feel awkward!
Jiang Han grinned and glanced over the panel. For instance, a warrior's growth stars might be balanced, like three stars in life, attack, defense, and speed. In contrast, a thief might have two stars in life and defense but gains a five-star attack growth and four-star speed.
Others, like mages and archers, follow similar patterns. Typically, when there are outstanding growth stars in one aspect, there are relative weaknesses in other areas. However, Jiang Han's Dark Swordsman completely surpassed the standard measurements for ordinary professions.
"These growth stars are incredible!" Jiang Han was overjoyed.
Five stars represent the highest growth stars for ordinary professions. His life, defense, and speed all had five stars, and even the attack, breaking conventions, reached six stars, surpassing the growth range of typical professions!
Perhaps the current difference isn't significant, but this is just the "first turn," marking the initial profession change as he steps out of the novice village. In the future, the growth stars for the profession will undoubtedly increase once again!
Afterward, adding all the profession-change reward's 20 free attribute points to attack, Jiang Han, while heading back towards the novice village, checked the abundant rewards he received.
Firstly, there was a silver ring engraved with a skull, seemingly tailored for an evildoer's taste.
[Ring of Undeath] (Silver Level)
Attack: 15-15
Effect: +5% Attack
Required Level: 10
Introduction: A ring crafted meticulously by an undead mage, containing precious ores and enchanted for extraordinary power.
Silver level!
This was Jiang Han's first silver-level equipment, and it was a relatively rare ring among equipment!
However, weighing the pros and cons, Jiang Han directly equipped the Ring of Undeath without using the Heavenly Blessing Bead to enhance the equipment's grade.
One reason was that, although ring-type equipment was rare, the attribute boost was certainly not as significant as a weapon's. In the early stages of the game, which were crucial for leveling up, it wasn't very cost-effective.
Secondly, the required level for the silver-level ring was 10. If he upgraded it to a golden-level item, the level requirement would increase, making it impractical for now. Thus, there was no need to be overly hasty.
Afterward, he checked the skill list, finding that Basic Swordsmanship and Basic Combo had disappeared, replaced by two seemingly domineering new skills.
[Dark Sword Art] (Passive) (B-level)
Introduction: Exclusive skill for Dark Swordsmen, possessing considerable growth potential. Currently, it's only just revealing its sharp edge.
Effect: +50 Attack
Additional Effect: +20% Attack Speed
Restriction: 100% effectiveness with sword-type weapons; other weapons can only achieve 50% of the effect.
[Rampage Slaughter] (B-level)
Introduction: An advanced move derived from Basic Combo by the Dark Swordsman. The power increase is significant.
Effect: Inflict four instances of damage to a single enemy in a short time. The power increases with each successive hit, dealing 80%, 90%, 100%, and 120% of basic self-attack damage.
Cooldown: 30 seconds
These two revamped skills provided substantial enhancements!
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Jiang Han spotted over ten players in the Bison Territory, teaming up to chain-kill bisons. Without revealing his emotions, he casually walked over, holding the Bison Sword.
Seeing someone approaching, two players who were vigilant immediately stepped forward, blocking his way with unfriendly expressions.
"Hey, sorry, we've booked this place in the Heroic Alliance for leveling up. If you want to level, go somewhere else," one player named Chaotic World said with a dark tone, exuding a strong intimidating aura.
Heroic Alliance?
It seems like trouble has knocked on the door!
Hearing this, Jiang Han was unexpectedly delighted.
As a seasoned gamer, he naturally knew what kind of people the Heroic Alliance were. Despite the guild name containing "Heroic," they were notorious for stealing monsters, occupying territories, and having a bad reputation.
He had never imagined that within the game "Eternal," he would have the chance to encounter many "heroes" from the Heroic Alliance in the same novice village.
But it was reasonable; after all, they were a large guild, and their presence was widespread.
"Why should I?!"
As the saying goes, play the role to the fullest. Jiang Han immediately put on an appearance of righteous indignation, expressing his dissatisfaction, "This game has just started, and it's not easy for solo players to level up. How can you occupy a place like this? What are we solo players supposed to do?"
"I don't care. We, the Heroic Alliance, have claimed this place. Are you deaf?" Another player shouted with a fierce expression.
"We solo players cannot just stand by and watch them act recklessly. If no one is willing to stand up against them, then I'll be the first!" However, Jiang Han completely ignored them, continuing on his own, "Brothers, if you think I'm right, remember to like, follow, and comment to support..."
"???"
Jiang Han's inexplicable remarks left them bewildered.
Like?
I'll be damned if I like that!
"I believe you all heard what they said. The actions of these people should be severely punished. I, Jiang Han Shui, must represent solo players and resist them to the end," Jiang Han, secretly activating the recording function, said passionately.
This was the idea that occurred to him when he learned about the Heroic Alliance.
Killing 1000 adventurers was already a difficult task, especially considering the limited number of players leaving the novice village at this stage. He had to find a way to attract hostility, causing a shift in his position from the offender to the victim, preserving his reputation.
"Not good!"
Chaotic World reacted first, "This guy is recording. Get him!"
Saying this, he decisively raised the worn-out short knife in his hand and fiercely slashed towards Jiang Han.
-1!
A surprising damage figure popped up, leaving the two dumbfounded.
Did he not break through the defense?!
Jiang Han, at the right moment, closed the recording function. Holding the Bison Sword, he gently swept it over
, and the damage figure that appeared almost made Chaotic World's eyes pop out:
-1487!
"Whoosh!"
The next second, white light flickered. Chaotic World's vision shifted, and he found himself standing in the novice village, as if turned into a wooden chicken.
What the hell?
A four-digit damage?!
Novice village players can actually deal four-digit damage, and this was without a critical hit!
"He... he was killed in seconds?!"
Looking at Chaotic World's corpse, the player beside him said in astonishment, "Brother Chaotic got killed in seconds!"
The play was already over, and Jiang Han didn't waste time talking. Raising his sword, he sent him to accompany Chaotic World.
Joking aside, with his current unique hidden profession, his various attributes were on a completely different level now—seconds killing was just a normal thing:
[Jiang Han Shui]
Level: 10
Life: 5250
Attack: 163-165
Defense: 69-72
Reputation: 1000
Luck: 0
…
Due to joining the Dark Faction, all reputation with the Light Faction was cleared. So, reputation is much lower now, but besides that, all other attributes can be described as soaring.
At this moment, two system chimes sounded in Jiang Han's ears:
"Ding! ~"
System Prompt: You killed the adventurer [Chaotic World], gaining 35 experience points!
"Ding! ~"
System Prompt: You killed the adventurer [Dragon Knight Yin Zhiping], gaining 27 experience points!